The IS-business partner relationship (panel)

The IS-business partner relationship is crucial to the effective implementation and support of information technology in organizations. Many IS executives are introducing structures and practices targetedl at improving this relationship. In particular, they are Ioc}king for ways to establish effective communication channels between IS and business managers. This panel will examine mechanisms intended to improve IS-business partner communication and thereby enhance the relationship. In particular, panel members will discuss the potential benefits and pitfalls of alternative approaches they have observed in practice.